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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- November 2024
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Come and join the Australia Japan Society Queensland for our bounenkai end-of-year party/business networking evening.
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This is an excellent opportunity to meet other members and expand your Japan horizons. We will also be presenting the Dr. Fuji Chamberlain Award for achievement in Japan Studies, to two outstanding students.
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In an effort to make this event as accessible as possible we are providing sushi platters only. Please buy your own drinks from the bar.
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6 – 9pm | The Pav Bar, 262 Margaret Street, Brisbane
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Consul-General of Japan Mr GOMAKUBO Junji and
former AJS-QLD President Mr Andrew Hay
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Former AJS-QLD President Mr Andrew Hay awarded The Foreign Minister’s Commendation
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Congratulations to Mr Andrew Hay, former President of the Australia Japan Society – Queensland, on his recent conferment of The Foreign Minister’s Commendation.
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The award is presented by the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Japanese Government, to individuals who have made significant contributions to the friendship and strengthening of relations between Australia and Japan.
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Andrew served as President of the Australia Japan Society – Queensland from 2011 to 2017. He has been instrumental in promoting understanding and friendship with Japan through a wide range of initiatives focusing on the strengthening of Sister State and Sister City relations, with Saitama Prefecture and Kobe City, in particular advancing sports diplomacy and university level ties in rugby union. A partner at Clayton Utz, Andrew has also been instrumental in fostering economic ties with Japan through the establishment of a Japan practice group and a lawyer exchange at the firm.
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The Committee and members of the AJS-QLD thank Andrew for the work he has done and continues to do to foster Australia Japan relations and congratulate him on receiving this very well deserved award.
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The Dr. Fuji Chamberlain Award for achievement in Japan Studies
Dr Fujiko Chamberlain was a longstanding Committee member of the Australia Japan Society – Queensland and the Japanese community in Brisbane.
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When she passed away in 2016 the Society commemorated her outstanding commitment to education and Australia Japan relations with a perpetual education award for Japan studies.
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Winners of the 2024 awards will be presented with their awards at the Bounenkai on 20th Nov 2024.
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Tokyo Journal
Tokyo Journal, founded in 1981 is the oldest English magazine still on sale in Japanese bookstores.
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AJS members can gain access - at no charge - to the newest digital issue of Tokyo Journal
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To access Tokyo Journal Issue #284 please go to:
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enter password: TJ284guest
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Do you have something you'd like to share with AJS members?
Perhaps a travel story, article, Japan-related book or movie review, recipe or photograph. We always welcome any suggestions from members. Please send your contributions to Go-Nichi to the following email address: newsletter@austjpnsoc.asn.au
The AJS e-newsletter is sent to members at the end of the first week in every month.
GPO Box 2036 | Brisbane | Qld | 4001
execsec@austjpnsoc.asn.au
Chancellor: Her Excellency, The Governor of Queensland
Co-Patrons :
The Hon. The Premier of Queensland,
The Consul-General of Japan, Queensland
Committee
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President - David Shield
Immediate Past-President - Margaret Rackemann
Vice-President - Julie Yamamoto
Treasurer and Past President -Ross McConachie
Honorary Secretary - Taeko Matsunaga
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Treasurer - Stephen Abbott
Andrew Hay (Past President)
Ross Humphreys (Past President)
Mark Bulley - Webmaster
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Yuki Nishiyama
Kohei Tamura
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Nicole Patterson
Leonie Kawamoto
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